OK, so you’ve installed plasterboard and now you are wondering how to finish it. The most common way to finish plasterboard, here in the UK, is to skim the surface with plaster. By doing this, you achieve a flat smooth surface that is ready for decoration. However, plasterers aren’t cheap and skimming a room will […]
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There are occasions when you may consider drilling into a lintel. If this is the case, you may be wondering if this is OK, and also the best way to do it. In this article we will be looking at whether you can drill concrete lintel. As well as the different types of lintels and
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Easifill is a great product when it comes to repair work and filling small areas. It is a versatile product that can be used for both bulk fill and finishing work. It is also used for dry lining. This is a process where it is used fill joints in tapered edge plasterboards. As well as
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Tapered edge plasterboards can be a very convenient time saver. As the name suggests, they have a tapered edge. This means they have their joints filled, as opposed to skimming the entire board with plaster. This process is often referred to as dry lining. The way to finish this type of plasterboard, is by filling
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Stud walls are by far the most common type of internal wall in residential properties. These are usually made from timber studs that are between 75-100mm thick, plus 12.5mm of plasterboard on each side. This makes them comparable in thickness to a block-built wall. Building walls in this way is affordable, and also convenient, as
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Ceiling heights can vary throughout the country. However, in general, an average height for ceilings in new build properties is roughly 2.4 meters. With a recommended minimum of 2.3 meters. With that said, there are examples where house builders are installing higher ceilings. These can be between 2.5-2.6 meters, and even up to 3 meters
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